All International articles – Page 130
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does England's World Cup rival Costa Rica measure up in the retail stakes?
As the England football team attempts to retain some pride in its final World Cup match against Costa Rica tonight, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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NewsFormer My-Wardrobe chief David Worby joins footwear retailer Bata
Former My-Wardrobe chief executive David Worby has joined global footwear giant Bata as multichannel director, it has emerged.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Kroger blazes a trail in first quarter
Kroger continues to separate itself from the pack. The US grocer’s 4.6% gain in identical store sales in the first quarter put to shame the 0.1% decline turned in by Walmart US.
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NewsJacques Vert eyes US market with online Planet London debut
Mature womenswear group Jacques Vert is eyeing the US and Far East as it prepares for its American launch of Planet London this summer.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Danish grocer Netto as it returns to the UK
As Netto reveals plans to return to the UK this year through a joint venture with Sainsbury’s, we take a look at the Danish discount grocery chain.
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NewsAnalysis: Why Sainsbury's and Netto are launching a discount chain
Four years after selling its 193 UK stores to Asda for £778m, Danish discounter Netto is back for a second bite at the market – this time in partnership with Sainsbury’s.
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NewsNetto teams up with Sainsbury's for return to the UK
Danish discount grocer Netto is to return to Britain as part of a joint venture with Sainsbury’s.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does England's World Cup rivals Uruguay measure up in the retail stakes?
As the England football team prepares for its crucial World Cup match against Uruguay tonight, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland at 50 - from agricultural past to international future
Over 50 years Lakeland has grown from an agricultural business into an international retailer and is preparing for its next phase of growth.
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NewsWaitrose taps into overseas demand for branded products
Waitrose is to build on the success of its own-label export business by selling products from brands including Cornish Sea Salt and Doves Farm Organic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is MandM Direct's new owner, Bestseller?
Danish fashion group Bestseller is poised to acquire etailer MandM Direct for £140m, pending regulatory clearance. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisWorld Cup: Footfall figures from the first England match
Experian Footfall is recording shopper traffic in stores during the World Cup and charted a predictable fall for the first England game.
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NewsEarnings fall at Iceland as it invests for growth at home and abroad
Frozen food specialist Iceland has posted a fall in annual earnings as investment was made in the business.
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OpinionComment: Retail on a journey – incomers welcome
IKEA, Tiger, or, as of last Friday, Hema, are among the most popular stores on our streets… it’s a lesson for us all.
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OpinionBlog: Putting in place first class international customer experiences
Having a successful multi-cultural customer experience management programme can set retailers on the road to international business success.
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AnalysisBoohoo: 11 facts you should know about the retailer following its maiden results
Boohoo’s pre-tax profit rocketed from £3.2m to £10.7m in its year to February 28. Here are a few useful facts about the retailer.
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OpinionComment: What can we learn from Ted Baker’s ‘simple successes’?
This week Ted Baker revealed stronger than expected sales growth as retail sales leaped 15.8%.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Pets At Home – not waving but drowned out?
With lots of “pawsitively” exciting growth stories now available in the retail sector, not least via the B&M IPO, how do recent floats like Pets at Home avoid getting drowned out?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, Inditex, H&M and Next
Retail news round-up on June 12, 2014: John Lewis clothing boss in talks to join Hobbs, Inditex profits beat expectations, H&M sales rise 19% in May and Next sells Doncaster warehouse.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dutch giant Hema unveils first UK store
The Netherlands’ answer to Woolworths, Hema, is poised to shake up the UK’s value market with its strong own-brand offer as it opens its first store in London tomorrow.